Anyone had a successful VBAC after being induced?

I’m being tested for gestational diabetes - baby is measuring 6lb 2 and I’m 34 weeks. I guess induction will be likely if I do have it? I really want a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) and know the likelyhood is reduced if you’re induced due to rupture risk.

Looking to hear from ladies who have been induced and had a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) (or not and what happened). Thank you so much!

Comments (10)

I had a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) last time and was induced at 38 weeks due to waters leaking I was in Labour for 9 hrs I did end up needing an episiotomy but purely because I had en epidural and when it came to pushing I couldn't feel anything so was rather rubbish at pushing. I was induced with the drip method xx

I really wanted to try a vbac this time but after looking it up and researching I have about a 40% chance of not having a cesarean so I think why go through all the stress and trauma of 3 days in labour again to be rushed in. I'm going for a planned cesarean this time. Stress free, and my partner is taking a month off work to help while I'm recovering.

I was induced at 37 weeks and had a normal delivery , ended up having to have ventouse and episiotomy but that was something to do with me pushing and him just going backwards every time so needed a little help, i had been pushing for over 2 hours but the midwifes who handed over got the timing wrong and thought it was less so had me pushing longer than I should have been .. it was at that point another women came in and was like 'right we are getting this baby it now!! Or we are looking at a cesearan' I just remember thinking nope thats not happening and that's what did it! Lol x

I had a VBAC last time and was induced at 38 weeks due to waters leaking I ...

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02/05/2018

I had a VBAC last time and was induced at 38 weeks due to waters leaking I was in Labour for 9 hrs I did end up needing an episiotomy but purely because I had en epidural and when it came to pushing I couldn't feel anything so was rather rubbish at pushing. I was induced with the drip method xx

Thank you! did they insist on the epidural? I’m likely to suffer long term if I do x

I really wanted to try a vbac this time but after looking it up and researchi...

Posted
02/05/2018

I really wanted to try a vbac this time but after looking it up and researching I have about a 40% chance of not having a cesarean so I think why go through all the stress and trauma of 3 days in labour again to be rushed in. I'm going for a planned cesarean this time. Stress free, and my partner is taking a month off work to help while I'm recovering.

My doctor said there’s a 75% success rate - not sure where the figures are from. I want to avoid a c-section for mental as well as physical reasons. I suffered with PTSD following my emcs and then depression from feeling like a failure 🙁 I completely understand why some Mums opt for a planned one next time though. I personally cannot stand the thought of being in theatre again 😞 x

I was induced last time at 39+4 And had a successful vbac. I was only allowed...

Posted
02/05/2018

I was induced last time at 39+4 And had a successful vbac. I was only allowed the pessery for 12hrs then told
If nothing happened I’d be taken for cs. Luckily things kicked off a couple
Of hours after they took it out and 5 hours later baby was here. I was so determined to have a vbac as long as baby was ok and hated the thought of another cs.

My doctor said there’s a 75% success rate - not sure where the figures are ...

Posted
02/05/2018

My doctor said there’s a 75% success rate - not sure where the figures are from. I want to avoid a c-section for mental as well as physical reasons. I suffered with PTSD following my emcs and then depression from feeling like a failure 🙁 I completely understand why some Mums opt for a planned one next time though. I personally cannot stand the thought of being in theatre again 😞 x

Have your labour induced or speeded up, as it puts a strain on your scar.
Have only ever given birth by c-section.
Previously had a c-section because your labour was slow or because your baby couldn’t be born vaginally.
Have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30 at the start of your pregnancy, as this can affect how you labour.

If all four of these factors apply to you, your chance of having a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) is reduced to 40 per cent.

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